CEFR C1

precedent

noun

Meaning

An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in later, similar circumstances.

Examples

This case is a clear precedent for how we should handle similar situations.
There is no legal precedent for such a drastic measure.

Synonyms: example, model, criterion, benchmark, forerunner

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precedent (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

Definition

An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in later, similar circumstances.

Examples

This case is a clear precedent for how we should handle similar situations.
There is no legal precedent for such a drastic measure.
Her previous success set a precedent for future employees.

How to Use precedent

precedent for (prepositional phrase): An example or guide for a similar situation. — "There is no precedent for this type of diplomatic crisis."
set a precedent (collocation): To establish an example or rule for others to follow. — "The company's policy on remote work set a precedent for the industry."
without precedent (collocation): Something that has never happened or been done before. — "The scale of the disaster was without precedent."

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